Chapter 42

• [ANASTASIA]
• Of course, I won’t go. The choice seems as simple as it was logical. Under no circumstances was I about to walk into the lion’s den myself. I wasn’t crazy or suicidal. I valued my dignity as much as my life. So, of course, given the obvious choices, I head to my room instead.
• I mean, who in their right mind would want to deal with him and his ever-changing and unpredictable mood swings? I don’t. Despite what everyone might think, I do have some love for myself. And my kids. They need me, don’t they?